Help with my PC build

[LucasJohn]

Hi everyone, I'm Lucas and new here at these forums as well as building my first gaming PC. I would like some opinions on this PC I'm going to be building in the near future. So I would like to make sure everything is all correct so that way I may not have any problems. The thing is I'm not to sure on the wattage and power supply. So if anybody would be so kind to give me suggestions about the build that would be awesome! Thanks!

 

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Specs planned to be used:

 

CPU: Intel Core i7-4790K 4.0GHz Quad-core

 

CPU Cooler: Cooler Master Nepton 280L 122.5 CFM Liquid Cooler

 

RAM: Kingston Fury Black Series 16GB (2x8GB) DDR3-1866

 

Motherboard: Asus Z97-A ATX LGA 1150

 

GPU: Dual Asus GeForce GTX 970 STRIX (2 Cards for SLI)

 

Case: Phanteks Enthoo Pro ATX Full Tower Case

 

PSU: Corsair Professional 750W 80 Semi-Modular ATX Power Supply (Planned PSU)

 

HDD: WD Black Series 2TB 3.5" 7200RPM internal

 

SSD: Intel 730 Series 240GB 2.5"

 

Optical Drive: Some random Asus drive

 

OS: Windows 8.1 Pro 64-Bit

[KayTees]

Hi everyone, I'm Lucas and new here at these forums as well as building my first gaming PC. I would like some opinions on this PC I'm going to be building in the near future. So I would like to make sure everything is all correct so that way I may not have any problems. The thing is I'm not to sure on the wattage and power supply. So if anybody would be so kind to give me suggestions about the build that would be awesome! Thanks!

 

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Specs planned to be used:

 

CPU: Intel Core i7-4790K 4.0GHz Quad-core

 

CPU Cooler: Cooler Master Nepton 280L 122.5 CFM Liquid Cooler

 

RAM: Kingston Fury Black Series 16GB (2x8GB) DDR3-1866

 

Motherboard: Asus Z97-A ATX LGA 1150

 

GPU: Dual Asus GeForce GTX 970 STRIX (2 Cards for SLI)

 

Case: Phanteks Enthoo Pro ATX Full Tower Case

 

PSU: Corsair Professional 750W 80 Semi-Modular ATX Power Supply (Planned PSU)

 

HDD: WD Black Series 2TB 3.5" 7200RPM internal

 

SSD: Intel 730 Series 240GB 2.5"

 

Optical Drive: Some random Asus drive

 

OS: Windows 8.1 Pro 64-Bit

Looks pretty damn good to me.

[Mniel0]

What is the point of the I7? 

 

Is it JUST a gamer machine or are you going to edit/render movies? 

 

750 Watt should be more than enough for that system.

 

 

Isnt the Intel ssd pretty expensive? I think you would be better off with a samsung 840/850 OR a Crucial mx100.

[Senzelian]

Hi everyone, I'm Lucas and new here at these forums as well as building my first gaming PC. I would like some opinions on this PC I'm going to be building in the near future. So I would like to make sure everything is all correct so that way I may not have any problems. The thing is I'm not to sure on the wattage and power supply. So if anybody would be so kind to give me suggestions about the build that would be awesome! Thanks!

 

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Specs planned to be used:

 

CPU: Intel Core i7-4790K 4.0GHz Quad-core

 

CPU Cooler: Cooler Master Nepton 280L 122.5 CFM Liquid Cooler

 

RAM: Kingston Fury Black Series 16GB (2x8GB) DDR3-1866

 

Motherboard: Asus Z97-A ATX LGA 1150

 

GPU: Dual Asus GeForce GTX 970 STRIX (2 Cards for SLI)

 

Case: Phanteks Enthoo Pro ATX Full Tower Case

 

PSU: Corsair Professional 750W 80 Semi-Modular ATX Power Supply (Planned PSU)

 

HDD: WD Black Series 2TB 3.5" 7200RPM internal

 

SSD: Intel 730 Series 240GB 2.5"

 

Optical Drive: Some random Asus drive

 

OS: Windows 8.1 Pro 64-Bit

Looks great.

I don't know how much the Intel SSD costs, but I guess theres a cheaper one like the Samsung 840 EVO.

The power supply has just the right wattage. Well done

[LucasJohn]

1. get a 4690k

2. the strix cards are ok if you arent overclocking but i would get the gigabyte g1s.

3. i would get the EVGA 750w G2 its much better than the corsair

2. dont get an optical drive if you dont need it most people dont

The CPU I'm keeping the 4790k for rendering as well. I should've mentioned that. I completely forgot to factor the overclocking of the cards.

[LucasJohn]

What is the point of the I7? 

 

Is it JUST a gamer machine or are you going to edit/render movies? 

 

750 Watt should be more than enough for that system.

 

 

Isnt the Intel ssd pretty expensive? I think you would be better off with a samsung 840/850 OR a Crucial mx100.

It's not just a gaming machine. I should've said that. I do plan on rendering and editing as well actually

[Senzelian]

The CPU I'm keeping the 4790k for rendering as well. I should've mentioned that. I completely forgot to factor the overclocking of the cards.

The Strix is a great card. I don't know if it's true that they aren't good for overclocking, but I can't imagine that.

I use a Gigabyte G1 Gaming GTX 980, which is an awesome card. I can definitly recommend that one. But also the EVGA 980 must be great.

[Mniel0]

It's not just a gaming machine. I should've said that. I do plan on rendering and editing as well actually

 

Oh, then you can ignore my post. But i still think the Intel 730 is a bit overpriced.

[LucasJohn]

Oh, then you can ignore my post. But i still think the Intel 730 is a bit overpriced.

Yeah I agree. It is.

[LucasJohn]

The Strix is a great card. I don't know if it's true that they aren't good for overclocking, but I can't imagine that.

I use a Gigabyte G1 Gaming GTX 980, which is an awesome card. I can definitly recommend that one. But also the EVGA 980 must be great.

Well I switched it Gigabyte G1. Cause I guess they seem better and are more so recommended.

[Zweihander]

Why are you getting 8.1 pro edition? Otherwise, your PC looks a lot like mine....did you copy? (J/K)

[LucasJohn]

Why are you getting 8.1 pro edition? Otherwise, your PC looks a lot like mine....did you copy? (J/K)

Well it's because I already have a copy of it from my friend who used to work for Microsoft. Lol it sort of does look the same. Hey it's a great build.